Latina Surge

Congratulations to the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)? leadership team, and to its Founder, Yolanda F. Johnson, on its 5-year anniversary! Special thanks for the invitation of our Latina Surge President, Elisa Charters, to join Cherokee Nation CWY Tribal Citizen, Kelly K. Hallman, and Alysia Souder, Director of Program Development at Playwrights Theater, in an immersive conversation on Bold and Dynamic Leadership. Kelly has kindly shared a carosel of empowering quotes stated during the discussion (see below). Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)? celebrates, inspires and champions women of color in fundraising, philanthropy and related fields through building?community and providing unparalleled personal and professional development resources. WOC endeavors to be the “hub” and “heart” for women of color in the fundraising and philanthropic communities around the world.

Congratulations to the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ for another incredible event honoring our Latina trailblazers! Learn more about the impact of The 2025 Art of Being a Modern Latina event via Americano Newspaper article. #familia

Special thanks to Beverly Cooper Neufeld, Mary M. Luke, and the PowHer New York leadership team organizational members who drive this outstanding effort to address #EqualPay for all women! Your advocacy is appreciated and your impact invaluable for the long-term wealth generation of women, and of our greater economy!

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More than ever, people are turning their passions into businesses—because they see it’s possible ?? Some take a leap from their careers to pursue something new. Others build their dreams while balancing a full-time job. Even college students are ready to bring their business ideas to the world! No matter the path, entrepreneurship thrives on knowledge, strategy, and support. That’s where?Ignite Entrepreneurs?comes in. ??This 20-week accelerator is designed to help early-stage founders build?successful, sustainable businesses—equipping them with the tools, mentorship, and network they need to grow. Low-cost for community members, free for Montclair State University students. Know someone who would love this opportunity??Tag them or share this post! ??? Apply by Monday, March 31st?for the Summer Cohort: https://lnkd.in/e2E2Dr3y

Small and diverse business owners in or doing business with New Jersey, you are invited to attend this important event on issues relevant to you, specifically. As many of us are keenly aware, Latinas are self empowering to create wealth opportunities by starting their own businesses at exponential rates. They are consciously deciding to transition from corporate jobs where equal pay, access and parity have long been a lived challenge. As an advocate supporting all women, including our most marginalized multicultural women, in their professional journey, we highlight this upcoming opportunity to learn more about the New Jersey Gubernatorial candidates via our advocacy partner the New Jersey Diverse Business Advisory Council (NJDBAC). Hear from the New Jersey Gubernatorial candidates about their vision for small & diverse businesses (your businesses) across New Jersey are...if elected. This event is sponsored by the hashtag #NJDBAC and will be held on Wednesday, 3/19 at 12pm noon ET at venue Jim Wise Theater at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Only a few tickets remain, so get yours today before they are sold out! Get tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eGUysCHs

Don't miss out on this game-changing opportunity to be part of the largest Hispanic business gathering in New Jersey! Reserve your spot today and take your business to the next level! Register Now & Be Part of the Future of Business Growth! Elisa Charters Lilia Rios Claribel Cortes Jeff Cantor Gus Penaranda Arturo Osorio Karem Ospino Ronald Ospino Maria Sparacio Hilda Mera - SA AUTO CENTER Gladys Vonglahn Alejandro Ferrer F. Christina Schratz Jorge Flamengo Sofi Cordero Kiran Malik Cristian Dominguez Vanda Ferreira Aida Santos Laura Hoyos luz carreno Carlos Sumba Angelo Abreu Luis Gonzalez Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ New Jersey Diverse Business Advisory Council (NJDBAC)

Latina Surge nonprofit has been a proud sponsor of the Tri-County Scholarship Fund. Here is a meet-up opportunity to learn more about how you can positively impact the lives of children and a trajectory with a 100% graduation success rate!

FYI...join this Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ event to celebrate the empowerment of multicultural women small business owners!

For our Latina Surge members in New York and New Jersey, and for those of you who happen to own your own small business, you may want to learn more about the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ and the empowerment programs they offer like the upcoming ?? The Art of Being a Modern Latina ?? to be hosted on Thursday morning, March 27th from 8:30am to 1:00pm ET. #LatinaSurge has been a sponsor of this event over past years. We hope to see you there! Valeria Aloe Monica Martinez Milan Anastasia Bergeron Lorraine Galvis, Esq. Daniela Carolina Velez Christina Soto